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Marc Carter is the Editor-in-Chief and founder of The Torque Report.

Acura has tricked out a unique SLX called the Super Handling SLX

Super Handling SLX

Back in the late 1990's Acura introduced its first SUV, the SLX, which was simply a rebadged Isuzu Trooper. Since then the SLX has long been forgotten thanks to the success of the MDX and RDX crossovers, but now Acura is ready to remind of its past with the debut of the “Super Handling SLX”. It's based on a 1997...

Genesis G70 to get a more powerful 2.5T engine

2019 Genesis G70

Hyundai recently announced that the new Sonata will soon get a new 2.5L turbocharged engine, which will power the Sonata N-Line. Up until now Hyundai hadn't announced which other models will get the new engine, but we now know that it will be offered under the hood of the Genesis G70. Hyundai recently spilled the news to Car and Driver,...

Nissan GT-R50 deliveries to start by the end of 2020

Nissan and Italdesign recently teamed up to create the awesome Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign and after some delays, Nissan has confirmed that it will finally start deliveries by the end of 2020. Nissan only plans to build 50 units and according to the automaker, demand has been "strong, with a significant number of deposits already taken." If you forgot, each...

Tesla Model Y production could start earlier than expected

Tesla Model Y

When Tesla unveiled the Model Y crossover earlier this year, CEO Elon Musk stated that production would start by the end of 2020. Now there are reports that Tesla may start production of the Model Y much earlier than expected. In its third quarter earnings call this year, Elon Musk told investors that "We’re also ahead of schedule on Model...

Buick Regal is dead after 2020

2019 Buick Regal Avenir

New car buyers continue to prefer crossovers over sedans and wagons, so this bit of news isn't too surprising. Buick has confirmed that the Buick Regal will die after the 2020 model year in the US. Speaking to Motor Authority, Stuart Fowle, Buick and GMC communications manager stated, "Buick continues to be ahead of the consumer shift toward SUVs. In...

Rolls-Royce has created a one-off red Phantom to benefit RED

Rolls-Royce has created a one-off red Phantom that will be auctioned off to benefit the global AIDS charity (RED). The Bespoke Phantom will officially be unveiled at a gala event at the One Thousand Museum in Miami, tomorrow, December 4. Sotheby’s and RM Sotheby’s launch an exclusive online auction which will run until December 13, 2019 on sothebys.com. The successful bidder will...

2020 Honda Passport starts at $33,085

The 2020 Honda Passport is on now on sale and Honda has announced the pricing, which starts at $33,085, including the destination fees. The Passport officially returned for the 2019 model year, so there aren't any big updates for the new model year. The 2020 Passport is powered by a 280-hp 3.5L V6 that's mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission....

Genesis GV80 SUV leaked

Genesis GV80

Right now Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand only offers sedans, but that won't cut it in today's crossover loving market. Genesis is about to fix that with the introduction of its first SUV, the GV80. The good news is that it appears that a few leaked photos of the GV80 have leaked online. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5iDbG8hYpS/ The Genesis GV80 will rival other luxury midsize...

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Review: Ready for the Family

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is a stylish midsize crossover that's packed with features, has a spacious interior all without breaking the bank. The Santa Fe was completely redesigned for the 2019 model year, so for the new year it only gets a few small updates. The 2020 Santa Fe competes in a packed segment, which includes the Ford Edge,...

2021 Jaguar F-Type leaked

2021 Jaguar F-Type

Jaguar is going to reveal the updated 2021 Jaguar F-Type in two days on December 2, but the first leaked photos of the new F-Type have already surfaced on Instagram. From what we can see here the biggest updates will be at the front, since the 2021 F-Type has a completely different face than the current model. The current headlights...

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